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Information from the Immigration Bureau related to the Great East Japan Earthquake

UPDATED June 10, 2013

Academy of Language Arts

Founded in 1984, Academy of Language Arts (ALA) is located in the heart of Tokyo. Enhancing conversation skills has been our main educational objective since our foundation. In our general conversation course, learners study in a relaxed multinational environment. ALA is also a highly reputable language institute that specializes in business Japanese training, and develops and conducts the Business Communication Measurement Test (TCCB). We offer a multitude of programs, including private and company lessons, that will help you hone your business Japanese skills. Whatever your language goals, ALA will help you reach them!


Summer Course
Short-term Conversation Course (Intensive/part time)
Student visa acquirable course
Private lessons/In-company lessons (General/Business)
Business Communication Measurement Test (TCCB)

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Further information

One-month Summer Course is 53,150 yen, including one-day bus trip to Izu!


ARC ACADEMY Japanese Language School

Since established in 1986, students from more than 40 countries have been studying at ARC Academy. Our well-trained and motivated teachers help students master communication skills as naturally as possible through realistic intercultural communication. The lessons include not only the language but also how and in what manner the sentences are used in different situations. Our schools in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yokohama, Osaka and Kyoto are all conveniently located close to their respective train/subway stations and offer various courses according to students' purposes. Our friendly English-speaking staff will be happy to assist you in finding the right course.


• Summer Programs with varied activities from July
• Intensive Course from 4 days to 3 months or longer
• Business Japanese Class
• Private Lesson with a customized curriculum
• Budget 10-time Private Lessons with fixed curricula

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Further information
Further information
Further information

Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin
JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (JLI)

School for practical and Business Japanese

Founded in 1967 by the nonprofit International Education Center, JLI has attracted more than 7,000 students from over 90 countries. The features of JLI are: 1) stressing Japanese conversation skills with practical application for business and daily situations; 2) utilizing user-friendly textbooks written in both Japanese and English (Basic to Pre-intermediate); 3) learning Japanese via TV news and dailies, honing writing and presentation skills (Intermediate to Advanced); 4) targeting business-people, families of expats, spouses of Japanese, other adult learners; 5) diverse student body. JLI is conveniently located in the center of Tokyo, a three-minute walk from Yotsuya Station.


• Regular Program (Daytime Intensive): Mon. through Fri., 9:00 - 12:20
• Early Morning Course: Two days a week, 60 min. per lesson
• Afternoon Course: One or two days a week, 90 to 120min. per lesson
• Evening Courses: One or two days a week, 90 to 120 min. per lesson
• Saturday Course: 120 - 180 min. per lesson

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Further infomation

FREE CLASS OBSERVATIONS for Summer Term


Advice from schools

ARC ACADEMY Japanese Language School

ARC ACADEMY Japanese Language School

What do students gain at ARC Academy? Japanese language skills, of course, many might say, but you will develop not only your Japanese ability but also great friendships with people from all over the world. Your classmates will help you on diverse occasions for years ahead.

Students at ARC Academy received more than 200 successful results from universities and other higher educational institutions and started their new school life this year. Those who successfully found employment actively work in various fields in Japan.

We hope your experience in Japan will be an asset throughout your future career.

Yumiko Endo
Principal

Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin
JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (JLI)

Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (JLI)

Most of the JLI students have bachelor's or higher degrees. Some seek jobs in Japan after achieving a certain level of Japanese proficiency. Here are some tidbits for finding decent employment in Japan. First, attain a working knowledge of business Japanese (i.e., N1 or N2 in JLPT) to have basic familiarity with Japanese business manners. Then, contact foreign chambers of commerce in Japan, enlist the help of headhunting agencies, and check the job opportunities section of your target companies' homepages. Most important of all: Be ambitious, aggressive, patient, tenacious and resourceful. Job search is a full-time job, requiring full engagement.

Takashi Oi, Ph.D.
President

Academy of Language Arts

Academy of Language Arts

In recent years, Japan has seen a significant influx of international professionals. Many of those who seek employment find it necessary to speak Japanese proficiently either for work or their everyday lives. Our school has a rich history of educating many such individuals. Savvy professionals who want to find employment can learn not only the language at ALA, but also Japanese business manners and customs in our friendly supportive environment. Our school is the ideal size to allow our experienced teachers and staff to give the personal attention that will help each student reach their goals.

大日向和知夫
校長

Messages from students

Academy of Language Arts

Academy of Language Arts

I have been asked many times why I decided to study Japanese and the strongest reason is that I was fascinated by a country where the past is so vividly present in everyday life, and culture and language are strongly connected. Studying at ALA, I could also reach a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, as I learned so many things you cannot find in books. Thanks to the strong support and encouragement I received, I feel more confident about my future and I am ready to develop on a professional level within Japanese society.

Rossi Greta
Italy

ARC ACADEMY Japanese Language School

ARC ACADEMY Japanese Language School

I started studying Japanese out of an interest in the notoriously difficult writing system. I was pleasantly surprised to find it even more fascinating than I had first perceived. It’s great when you’re writing a word in modern times that has pictorial depth and cultural heritage from a few thousand years ago.

Learning idioms has been a great way to have a laugh and playfully use the language outside the boundaries of my course material.

In the future I hope to be in a job that integrally uses Japanese on a daily basis.

Croy Robertson,
U.K.

Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin

Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin

I chose Nichibei because of its reputation in the business community for producing exceptionally trained students. Classes focus on natural conversation and, after only a few beginner classes, I could use what I learned in my everyday Tokyo life. Nichibei’s dedicated teachers use interactive learning exercises to explain grammar rules, expand vocabulary, and develop practical reading, writing and speaking skills. They guide you through cultural differences so you can feel confident using Japanese in any situation. A super-convenient location, great facilities, talented and patient teachers, and courteous, helpful support staff make this an outstanding learning institution.

Stevens Miller
USA

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